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Since October 1995, Vesta Stevenson and Terry Baker have been issuing an email newsletter for those ex Air Canada types who have provided us with their email addresses. The Newsletter was created by Vesta, who gave the name 'NetLetter' and added 'Between Ourselves' - a TCA periodical with which you are probably familiar with from the 50's and 60's. It was then changed to "Between Yourselves" to avoid confusion when "Horizons" resurrected the name. Then finally simplified to just "The NetLetter".

We believe that our NetLetter, which originates from Vancouver Island, was the FIRST to use this medium to disperse information for retirees of Air Canada.

The NetLetter contains airline related information such as anecdotes or stories supplied by some of the recipients, Internet tips, travel news, cheap... excuse me, "inexpensive" accommodations, tours, interline travel, and, in some small way, we help keep our Air Canada family together and in touch.

Our 'NetLetter' is NOT sponsored by any Pionair group, nor are we seeking any financial support, only the Internet email addresses of those who would like to receive our 'NetLetter'. Please forward this to other retirees who can then subscribe right from the forwarded link at the bottom of this email.

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We now estimate that the NetLetter is read by over 2700 retirees when counting our email distribution and those that print the NetLetter and give them out to their friends.

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Thank you

Help wanted.
My wife and I are going to wedding in Vancouver on Saturday August 06th. Can you suggest a hotel with a reasonable rate for retired employees - downtown preferred or surrounding area. Thanks.
Bob Chiddenton
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Recent article on Air Canada flight AC999 San Jose, Costa Rica - Toronto had the following favourable comment -

"Air Canada's coach product compares favourably with European tourist class products over similar stages, and is superior to that of U/S major carriers. What made this flight memorable was the friendly attitude of the cabin crew. They certainly made the long flight seem very short"

The unsecured creditors committee for bankrupt United Airlines have indicated that outside parties may be interested in making a bid for the carrier, a court document showed.

United Airlines receives approval to install wireless internet access to its fleet. United Airlines recently received regulatory approval to install wireless internet access to its fleet in a partnership with Verizon Communications. The Federal Aviation Administration will let United's parent company, UAL, install the cabin equipment necessary to provide wireless internet connection to passengers and crew members on U.S. domestic flights. United becomes the first domestic airline to get FAA approval that allows passengers to surf the internet while riding through the sky. Wireless internet access is broadly available at airports around the world, and has even begun to pop up on some international flights. Both Lufthansa and Japan Airlines are among a number that provides Wi-Fi for a fee.

Regarding the Sparwood deals offered as mentioned in NetLetter nr 887 - Carman sends this -

Just a suggestion that you compare rates always as I checked some rates using airline rate and then senior rate with them and the senior rate was much better cheers Carman

Some of the deals offerred by KVI Interline Cruises & Tours

CANADA/NEW ENGLAND CRUISES ­ FROM $349.00 USD
CARNIVAL TRIUMPH
JULY 02, 11 & 16, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $349.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New York with stops in Saint John, Halifax

CARNIVAL TRIUMPH
JULY 07* & 21, 2005 ­ 4 NIGHTS
FROM $399.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New York with stops in Saint John, Halifax

MEXICAN BAJA CRUISES ­ FROM $349.00 USD
CARNIVAL PARADISE
JUNE 20, 27, JULY 04, 11, 18 & 25, 2005 ­ 4 NIGHTS FROM $449.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Los Angeles with stops in Catalina Island, Ensenada

CARNIVAL PARADISE
JULY 08, 2005 ­ 3 NIGHTS
FROM $349.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Los Angeles with stops in Ensenada

MINI CRUISE CRUISES ­ FROM $299.00 USD
CARNIVAL CELEBRATION
JULY 30, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $479.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Jacksonville with stops in Key West, Nassau

CARNIVAL CELEBRATION
JULY 07, 2005 ­ 4 NIGHTS
FROM $579.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Jacksonville with stops in Freeport, Nassau

CARNIVAL ECSTASY
JUNE 18 & 27, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $579.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Galveston with stops in Cozumel, Calica

CARNIVAL ECSTASY
JUNE 23, JULY 07, 21, AUG. 04 & 18*, 2005 ­ 4 NIGHTS
FROM $399.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Galveston with stops in Cozumel

CARNIVAL FASCINATION
JULY 22 & 29*, 2005 ­ 3 NIGHTS
FROM $299.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Miami with stops in Nassau

CARNIVAL IMAGINATION
JUNE 20 & 25, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $649.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Miami with stops in Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios

CARNIVAL INSPIRATION
JULY 09*, 18 & 23*, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $649.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in Tampa with stops in Grand Cayman, Cozumel

CARNIVAL SENSATION
JULY 02*, 11, 16 & 25, 2005 ­ 5 NIGHTS
FROM $639.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New Orleans with stops in Costa Maya, Cozumel

CARNIVAL SENSATION
JULY 07 & 21, 2005 ­ 4 NIGHTS
FROM $569.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New Orleans with stops in Cozumel

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES ­ FROM $671.00 USD CARNIVAL LEGEND
JUNE 30, JULY 08, 16, 24, AUG. 01, 09, 17, 25, SEPT. 02, 10, 18*, OCT. 04 & 12, 2005 ­ 8 NIGHTS
FROM $671.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New York with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola

WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES ­ FROM $909.00 USD
CARNIVAL CONQUEST
JULY 03 & 24, 2005 ­ 7 NIGHTS
FROM $909.00 USD
Ports of Call: Starting in New Orleans with stops in Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES ­ FROM $499.00 USD CARNIVAL DESTINY
JUNE 19, 26, AUGUST 21, SEPT. 04, OCT. 09, 16, 23 & 30*, 2005 ­ 7 NIGHTS
FROM $499.00* USD
Ports of Call: Starting in San Juan with stops in St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, Aruba

Patti Gordon
YOUR Interline Specialist
Toll Free in N.A.: 1.866.765.3694
Collect to Canada: 250.765.3697
Fax to Canada: 775.305.7900
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Web: www.kviinterline.com


All rates are quoted in US dollars, per person, cruise only, based on double occupancy. Rates include port charges (unless otherwise stated), however, government taxes, trip cancellation insurance and supplier documentation fees are extra. Rates are current at time of publication, subject to change at any time without notice, and are based on availability at time of booking. These rates are for NEW BOOKINGS only as at date of publication.

The mailing and formating of the NetLetter for HTML format is provided by the ACFamily Network and Nerds On Site. Content is researched and submitted by Vesta Stevenson and Terry Baker. Thank you for letting us into your homes!

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